Weatherstripping: How to Stay Warm and Save Money
Weatherstripping and Radiant Barrier Insulation can help you stay warm and save money this winter
Drafts and radiant cold entering your home or apartment during the winter months can cause discomfort and cost you money.
So being prepared, and sealing your home with weatherstripping can make you feel more comfortable, and help you save money on utility bills.
The Department of Energy estimates that inadequate insulation in the floors, walls or ceilings amounts to nearly one-third of air leakage, while ducts, fireplaces and plumbing add up to nearly 45%. Leakage from doors and windows amount to 10% each.
There are two types of cold that can enter your home, cause discomfort, and cost you money: (1) Drafts ~If you can can feel cold air coming in around doors and windows on a windy way, and (2) Radiant Cold~This is the type of cold that comes through windows.
